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B&M uses digital twin to plan store refits in Wigan

The model is set to inform refurbishments across more than 790 UK and French stores, cutting site visits and helping B&M test layouts before work starts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Two-thirds of UK consumers want online venue tours

Richer online venue images are now shaping bookings, with 66 per cent of UK adults saying they check digital tours before spending money.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise

Rising fuel and energy bills are pushing British firms to replace routine site visits with digital twins to cut delays and costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Marketing Technologies

Voxelo unveils AI studio turning product videos into 3D

Manchester's Voxelo launches AI studio that turns a single product video into reusable 3D models, AR assets and eCommerce imagery in hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping

Primark uses Apollo3D's virtual 3D mapping to cut costs and emissions, upgrading lighting across 350+ UK and European stores with LED technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Global Stories

3D Scanning stories

Displays

Kenny Chesney’s tour relies on JH Audio in-ear monitors

The system helps Chesney and his band keep their sound consistent from clubs to stadiums, even as crowd noise grows louder.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Aug 2026

Agricultural Technology

Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech

New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

EduTech

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

3D Printing

Aussie tailor 3D prints customers' bodies for a perfect fit

Australian menswear brand Tailors Mark is revolutionising fashion by 3D printing life-size body replicas of customers, ensuring perfect fit bespoke suits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

3D Printing

Sony's 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses

Sony Mobile has launched its 3D Creator software, enabling users use their phones to easily capture faces and objects in 3D.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

3D Scanning stories

Drones

Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand

Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.

By Alert Building Inspections • 5 min read • This month

eCommerce

xTool opens Australian pre-orders for O1 Omni Printer

Small businesses could cut equipment costs as xTool's desktop O1 combines four print methods in one machine, with Australian pre-orders now open.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Robotics

Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders

The new site will help Orbbec shorten delivery times and bolster supply resilience for overseas customers as demand for robotics hardware grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Robotics

Creality launches pocket-sized Pika 3D scanner with Orbbec

Users can now scan objects on the move, as the 260g device works with a smartphone and supports up to 0.03 mm accuracy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025